To celebrate five years, Breakwater Brewing is hosting 20 breweries, five bands, and plenty of restaurants for the ultimate beach party/ beer festival. $30, breakwaterbrewing.com

August 16-17: Stone’s 17th Anniversary Festival

The largest brewery in Southern California, Stone Brewing hosts 40 breweries for the all-out festival. Friday night is the Brewer's Reception, Saturday is a tasting of more than 100 beers. (Sadly, all-access pass and rare beer tickets are sold out.) $40-$75, stonebrew.com